It is not possible to wire two 8 ohm speakers to equal 8 ohms. In other words, it is impossible to make two 8 ohm speakers into an 8 ohm load. The only options you have are to use a single 8 ohm speaker or wire the speakers in series for 16 ohms or in …
Hooking up two amplifiers with a single RCA is a simple way to connect additional speakers and improve the overall quality of your sound system. RCA cables are popular and so is a convenient way to connect two amplifiers. In fact, you can connect multiple amps just by splitting one RCA jack. In this article, …
If you are looking to connect passive subwoofers to your existing home theater setup, then we have all the detailed instructions for you. As most audiophiles will tell you, passive subwoofers do not contain amplifiers and so must be connected to an external amplifier to get the proper performance by your subwoofer. To connect a …
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If you like loud music and powerful bass like many of us, you may be considering buying a high-quality amplifier. While that will certainly do well to improve bass performance, amplifiers can be expensive. Instead, there are simple steps you can take to improve your bass performance and increase bass output before buying an amp. …
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If you’ve done any sort of home theatre setup, then you’ve likely seen pre out or line out on your receiver or even another audio device such as a DAC, amp, or preamp. Confusion between these two normally leads to an improper setup and a less than stellar experience. So what is the difference? Let’s …
Can you connect powered speakers to an amplifier or can you use active speakers with an amplifier? Technically yes, you can connect powered speakers to an amplifier. However, it would be ill-advised to do so because you may damage your equipment. A better choice is to connect passive speakers to your amplifier or just using …
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If you are a DJ, then you know that a sound system that is not using punchy and strong bass will kill your game fast! What causes weak bass in your setup? Sometimes you may have a receiver or some other device that does not offer proper amplification. In such cases, an amplifier that properly …
Car speakers tend to break or wear out over time. That’s especially true considering the kind of low-quality OE (original equipment) speakers that come with most cars. However, when one of the speakers isn’t working on one side, it’s wrong to assume that the speaker is the problem. That’s because there are several components before …
It’s so strange, your amp goes into protect mode when the volume is turned up. Nothing can be frustrating like when you have your well-functioning amp, then on turning up the volume, it goes into protect mode. Before we dive into details, here are some quick solutions to the problem: Your amplifier may go into …
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If you like loud music and loud speakers like we do, then more than likely on one or more occasions you may have considered improving your audio system. You want to make it louder, give it a heavier bass, and make it play more cleanly. Of course, one easy way to make speakers louder is …
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Question: Will Any Bass Knob Work With Any Amp? Answer: Will any bass knob work with any amp? The short answer is no. This is especially true if you are working with bass knobs form amps made by separate manufacturers. If the knobs are from amps made by the same manufacturer and the amps are …
When building a home audio system on a budget, you may need to connect multiple speakers to one amplifier. However, connecting multiple speakers to an amplifier may prove a bit challenging. You may encounter a few issues, especially if you have no experience in this area. How Many Speakers Can You Connect To An Amplifier? …
